NPPC President Says America’s Pork Industry In A Crisis And Immediate Help Is Needed

The impact of COVID 19 has caused hog values to plummet, creating a financial disaster for America’s pork producers. National…

Cattle Group President Says Market Price Study And Keeping Plants Open Badly Needed

One cattle group leader is expressing concerns with not only keeping processing plants open during the coronavirus pandemic but also…

Protecting Meat Plant Workers

Workers at several meat processing plants in Nebraska have tested positive for the coronavirus. Workers at plants in Grand Island, Hastings and Fremont have been diagnosed.

Dealing With Coronavirus on Many Levels

The coronavirus pandemic is causing disruptions across South Dakota.

Banks Working Overtime on Business Rescue Loans

Banks across the country are the conduits for federal dollars to help businesses stay afloat during the coronavirus disruption.

Pork President Says Administration Needs to Keep Plants Operating

One of the goals of the Trump administration is keeping the nation’s food system functioning through the pandemic. Minnesota Pork…

Bracing for Budget Cuts

While there are no solid revenue numbers yet, government officials are bracing for steep declines as the effects of the pandemic are felt.

Flooding Avoided…….For Now……

Much of the northern plains may have avoided another year of flooding…..so far.

Dumped Milk Covered Under DRP

USDA’s Risk Management Agency is ensuring that milk producers aren’t penalized if their milk must be dumped because of recent…

Winter Like Weather Sets Back Field Work

The winter like storm this spring over the weekend in the Northern Plains pushed back field work in Northwest, Iowa.…